Rules of Makeovers

Makeover games are great fun, but sharing make up can be dangerous if you aren’t careful. Eye makeup especially can cause problems as there are so many little critters living on your eyelashes and sharing those with a friend might cause an infection. So when you’re playing makeover games, abide by these simple rules.

• Bring your own mascara. Don’t put your eye germs into your friend’s eyes.

• Bring your own lip gloss or apply using a brush that’s been cleaned. Same thing – if your friend is sick and germs are on her lips – they’ll be on yours, too.

• Be gentle. Applying each other’s makeup is fun, but be sure you remember that you’re working on a real person – not an online makeover game.

• Chunk the old stuff. Makeup has a shelf life. If your makeup is older than 12-18 months, you need to throw it out and buy some new items – especially mascara and anything that goes near your mouth or eyes.

• Be friendly. You might love the newest look with wild black eye shadow, but be sure your friend is ready before you give her a wild look.